Graduate School of Social Service

Fordham Social Work Programs

Fordham GSS provides a foundation in the traditions of the social work profession while meeting the challenges of the future with a sophisticated interdisciplinary curriculum. Ranked among the best schools of social work in the nation, our social work graduate programs offer a flexible, experiential education that will prepare you to change lives and transform communities.

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Guides to Kickstart Your Social Work Career

Interested in social work and want to learn more about all the MSW degree and profession offer? Fordham GSS has created three short guides that give you the foundation and knowledge for what comes next in your social work education. 

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Career Changers

Why These Professionals Left Their Careers for Social Work

Making a career switch isn't an easy decision, even if you know in your heart it's time to move on. At Fordham, we've graduated medical professionals, lawyers, journalists, marketers — the list goes on. And now more than ever, the world needs social workers who can bring new perspectives and make the profession even more effective. Learn from some of our current students about their career change.

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Course Overview

GSS offers a wide array of courses for students to pursue. Take a look at your options.

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Study Abroad

Spend a summer in London learning about the history of settlement houses.

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Scholarships and Fellowships

Learn more about opportunities to help fund your education.

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Non-Matriculated Study

Get a feel for graduate education. Take classes now; commit later.

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Advanced Standing M.S.W.

Earn your M.S.W. in as little as nine months, and for half the cost.

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Licensing Prep

Whether you plan to practice in NYC or beyond, know what you need to be prepared.

Why Choose Fordham GSS?

Hear from some Fordham GSS Master of Social Work (MSW) students about why they chose to pursue their social work education at Fordham. From our rigorous academic standards and focus on social justice, to our community-driven environment, Fordham is a school of social work that offers a holistic experience for all students to become the practitioners they're meant to be.

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GSS Campus Locations

With three New York campus locations, the Fordham Graduate School of Social Service (GSS) has a place for you—whether you prefer a fast-paced urban campus, or the tree-lined suburbs. Whichever location you choose, you’ll be part of an exciting, diverse community that is making a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and societies across the country and around the world.

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GSS News

Fordham GSS SSWR 2026 Contributions and Presentations

Fordham GSS SSWR 2026 Contributions and Presentations

The Graduate School of Social Service would like to congratulate those on our faculty whose research is being presented at this year’s Society for Social Work and Research 29th Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington! Please see below for a full list of Fordham GSS presentations, and read more about the conference here! Good luck, everyone! Aging Research, Education, […]

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Fordham GSS United Nations Interns Host Virtual Event Addressing Gender-Based Violence

Fordham GSS United Nations Interns Host Virtual Event Addressing Gender-Based Violence

On November 20, Fordham MSW graduate students from the Fordham UN Internship Experience Program developed and conducted a well-attended virtual screening of Unmuted, a project that follows eight women from around the globe through their journeys of reclaiming their agency and rebuilding their lives after experiencing gender-based violence (GBV). The virtual screening showcased Unmuted’s first […]

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White-Ryan Research Named Honorable Mention for David A. Peterson Award

White-Ryan Research Named Honorable Mention for David A. Peterson Award

Research from Graduate School of Social Service Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Linda White-Ryan, Ph.D., was recently recognized as the Honorable Mention recipient for the David A. Peterson Award at this year’s Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, MA. The award recognizes excellence in scholarship in academic gerontology and […]

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Phipps Named Distinguished Honoree of Westchester Senior Hall of Fame

Phipps Named Distinguished Honoree of Westchester Senior Hall of Fame

The Fordham Graduate School of Social Service congratulates adjunct professor and Director of Program Development at the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services, Colette Phipps, for being named a Distinguished Honoree at this year’s 43rd Annual Westchester County Senior Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon! Phipps has made—and continues to make—a significant contribution to […]

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Why These Fordham MSW Students Left Their Careers for Social Work (Video)

Why These Fordham MSW Students Left Their Careers for Social Work (Video)

Not every job allows you to meaningfully shape the world for good. Social work gives you that opportunity every day. Making a career switch isn’t an easy decision, even if you know in your heart it’s time to move on. At Fordham, we’ve graduated medical professionals, lawyers, journalists, marketers — the list goes on. And […]

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Examining Latina Youth Mental Health Through an Arts-Based Project

Examining Latina Youth Mental Health Through an Arts-Based Project

New research from Assistant Professor Jenn Lilly, Ph.D., examines Latina mental health through an innovative, arts-based digital zine project—uncovering the nuances of how Latina young people use creative expression to assert their agency in matters of mental and sexual health, despite multi-level barriers. Additionally, the study offers practical implications for future health promotion. The article, titled […]

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Roleplay and Research: Documentary Director Proves Impact of Qualitative Study Methods

Roleplay and Research: Documentary Director Proves Impact of Qualitative Study Methods

Director Katie Mathews began her career in qualitative research. She began her most recent project, Roleplay—a documentary filmed at Tulane University that examines the culture of sexual assault on college campuses—with a research study focused on student-designed solutions. Qualitative research methods, including lengthy one-on-one interviews, significantly contributed to the film’s success.  On October 29, Fordham […]

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Rahman-Tahir to Present at American Public Health Association Conference

Rahman-Tahir to Present at American Public Health Association Conference

Congratulations to Associate Professor Rahbel Rahman-Tahir, Ph.D., who will head down to Washington, D.C. next week to present three of her research papers at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo! Her presentations will cover research that addresses issues of gender, domestic violence, and physical and emotional distress. Learn a bit more about […]

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Matthews Discusses AI and Mental Health at Fordham Responsible AI Symposium

Matthews Discusses AI and Mental Health at Fordham Responsible AI Symposium

Fordham GSS Associate Professor Elizabeth Matthews, Ph.D., served on a recent panel as part of Fordham University’s 2025 Symposium on Responsible AI, where she discussed the technology’s role in mental health services. Matthews served on the event’s Panel on Trustable AI, and her presentation was titled “From Possible to Principled: Building Trustworthy AI for Mental […]

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“It’s Night and Day from My Old Life”: How One Father Found Purpose in Social Work

“It’s Night and Day from My Old Life”: How One Father Found Purpose in Social Work

Kenyon Phillips, GSS ’25, wanted to set an example for his two young children, but he was drained. After years in marketing and advertising, cooking up ideas to sell the next product, work now came with a sense of dread – and it impacted his home life.  Phillips knew he wasn’t expressing his full potential […]

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